After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 624 The Conspiracy in Progress

Zhou Haoran was no stranger to order-grabbing.

When he was a salesman, he often had to snatch food from the jaws of death.

However, this order has a large potential profit.

The competition is fierce.

Zhou Haoran's strategy was quite simple: he used his connections at Fudan University to promote a high-tech cooperation between the university and enterprises, and applied for the project under the name of domestically developed chips!

However, relying solely on the "Fudan alumni" connection is probably not enough.

Cooperation is established by providing assistance.

We cannot always take without giving back.

Only by providing enough indispensable assistance can this partnership be established stably.

Previously, Zhou Haoran's idea was to obtain the exclusive distribution rights for Mikron radio frequency chips.

If we want to import chips, we can't do without him.

Thus, it has become an indispensable part of smart card-related projects.

Unexpectedly, the situation changed.

The other party was willing to pay a penalty of 5000 million yuan to take away the agency rights.

Fortunately, Zhou Haoran made a new discovery.

After seeing off the furious Zhou Zhengqi, Ji Yingyang, Qiao Hai, Dongfang Lang, Ning Yuanjia, and others also arrived.

Zhou Haoran will first give a simple explanation from a technical perspective—

“From a structural perspective, radio frequency (RF) chips are divided into two main modules. One is the RF function for information transmission, which is the main function. The other is the function that powers the main function.”

"These are two functions, primary and secondary, but the radio frequency function is definitely more important."

"But from a technical point of view, the power supply function is more difficult to implement."

"The research and development team at Fudan University has already completed the main functions. The reason why domestically produced chips have been delayed is because they have encountered bottlenecks in secondary functions and have been unable to break through them."

"Smart cards don't have a built-in power source; they rely solely on the electromagnetic field of the reader to capture a small amount of electrical energy. Moreover, this is a contactless smart card, requiring the radio frequency chip to sense the magnetic field and convert it into electrical energy when it's a certain distance from the reader. The electrical energy must be stable and continuous to ensure the operation of the entire chip. Insufficient power will lead to errors in information transmission..."

You only understand many things when you get involved.

For example, this magnetic field power supply.

When Zhou Haoran learned about this technical concept from Professor Gao, he almost laughed.

I feel that in the field of technology, there is a world of difference between professionals and the general public.

Looking back more than a decade later, many mobile phone manufacturers have launched "cutting-edge technologies" that claim to enable wireless charging.

Some phones can even be charged from a distance.

It is full of "technological sense".

It's eye-catching and feels like a science fiction movie.

In fact, this technology has already been realized!

In the 1980s and 90s, smart cards already adopted this cutting-edge wireless power supply technology.

Dr. Ning Yuanjia said, "Indeed, the implementation of the power supply module is more difficult, and the difficulty lies in stability. The transmission of current can damage the components. Many smart cards fail after a period of use and need to be replaced. The reason for the damage is mostly due to the loss of the power supply module in the radio frequency chip."

"It's good that there's wear and tear. Wear and tear means constant replacement, which keeps the business going. If light bulbs were of too high quality, who would buy them? If medicine were too effective, who would sell it?"

These words are so shameless that you don't even need to look to know they came from Dongfang Lang.

"So, domestically produced chips can't be used anymore?"

Ji Yingyang had never heard Zhou Haoran mention this before.

“Use it!” Zhou Haoran said to these key figures, “If it’s successful in self-development, use it. If it fails in self-development, use imports.”

Ji Yingyang immediately realized, "The power supply module for imported radio frequency chips?"

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Yes, just assemble it."

Scientific research is often absurd like this. It may seem high-tech, but it's really no different from a small workshop.

Musk uses stainless steel directly to make rockets.

This directly shattered the misconception that only aerospace materials can be used to make aerospace products.

Many "national treasure-level" chips are simply chips whose core functions are purchased from abroad, then assembled and presented as domestically developed national pride.

“So…” Ji Yingyang now felt a renewed sense of identity as a master and apprentice, her beautiful eyes shining brightly, “So we need to apply now to find a partner manufacturer and get the exclusive agency for the power supply module?”

Zhou Haoran nodded. "Yes, exclusive distribution. The more indispensable the monopoly value, the more meaningful its existence. Even if the distribution rights for Micron chips are taken away, new distribution rights can be obtained!"

Qiao Hai said, "I propose that we cooperate with Tokyo Electron!"

Ning Yuanjia analyzed, "China's semiconductor industry is very backward. Even if Fudan University develops a domestically produced chip, it's only at the design level. At the manufacturing process level, China can't do it yet and needs to send it to foreign wafer foundries for manufacturing. Europe and America are too far away and the cost is too high. South Korea and Japan are about the same... so why not choose Japan?"

"Yes, we need to reduce logistics costs. Chips can be manufactured by wafer foundries in Japan, assembled there, and then shipped back to China. This can significantly reduce transportation costs and time."

Qiao Hai then briefly explained the current situation.

China's IT industry has developed significantly in recent years. The assembly of computers, mobile phones, and pagers can now be completed entirely in China.

This technology has been successfully developed.

However, assembling chips is not a single concept.

China doesn't have that level yet, and even the other side of the strait is a bit behind. TSMC is just starting to rise, and we still need to find developed countries to cooperate with.

"Okay, I'll go talk to them!"

Ji Yingyang volunteered.

Zhongbo Software does not act as an agent; agency is a form of trade, and all of that is handled by Haoqi Sunshine.

Zhou Haoran is a businessman who doesn't pay much attention to business operations.

He works on ecology.

"Brother Hai, could you please go to that professor at the University of Tokyo and ask them to help spearhead the project..." Zhou Haoran's tone was resolute. "Whether the transportation card project succeeds or not depends on this agency operation!"

"Getting an agency right is easy," Ji Yingyang chuckled. "But that doesn't necessarily mean it will work."

Dongfang Lang hesitated and said, "It depends on whether the school will fully cooperate."

"Peking University Founder Group and Tsinghua University Tongfang Group, how famous are they? Especially Peking University Founder Group, they've become the pride of science and technology in China. If Peking University can do it, why can't Fudan University?"

Zhou Haoran had previously approached school leaders and made similar promises.

No one can resist the anticipation for "Peking University Founder Group".

Dongfang Lang said, "Fudan High Technology, this is too small. It doesn't even have a decent office. The whole team is crammed into the Yifu Building. It doesn't look like a company at all."

Zhou Haoran nodded. "So next, we need to promote the corporatization of Fudan High-Tech Company and make it operate in a formal manner. The success of Peking University Founder Group is not just because of Peking University."

"Hmm? What are you going to do?"

Dongfang Lang needed to understand his meaning before he could fully cooperate.

Zhou Haoran said, "Universities like Fudan University have many privileges in their respective locations because the jurisdiction is not local. In many places, the university president is of a higher rank than the local leader in charge. How can the local government manage them? Even if this is a seaport, it is difficult for the city to interfere with Fudan University much."

“This is what a prestigious school is like.” Ji Yingyang nodded. “Not to mention Fudan University, even art schools like the Shanghai Theatre Academy have local autonomy.”

"This is both a good thing and a bad thing. Without power, there is no responsibility. Only by handing over power to the port authorities will they fully cooperate and provide maximum support!"

Zhou Haoran further clarified the nature of the transportation card project.

The transportation card is a project strongly promoted by the port authorities.

The most important thing is to gain the approval of the port authorities!
"You mean..." Dongfang Lang's eyes lit up, understanding his meaning, "to promote cooperation between Fudan University and the port authorities?"

Zhou Haoran said, "University-affiliated enterprises cannot just be university-affiliated enterprises. Especially since Fudan University is far from the central government, it must deepen its cooperation with the local area. This university-affiliated enterprise should not only become a banner of Fudan University, but also a banner of the port. Only in this way can Fudan High-Tech Company develop and have the opportunity to reach the threshold of Peking University Founder Group."

"Row!"

Dongfang Lang now has an even heavier task ahead; he needs to go to the school leaders and communicate more with them.

(End of this chapter)